Mornings Only Bookkeeper

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Unlimited Recruitment currently seeks a skilled bookkeeper for a comprehensive finance role in South Africa. You will manage the full bookkeeping function up to Trial Balance, process supplier and customer invoices, run monthly reconciliations, and oversee payroll on Sage Payroll.

You will also handle VAT/Tax compliance, SARS eFiling submissions, and assist with audits and financial reporting. This role requires organizational excellence and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in full bookkeeping up to Trial Balance.
• Experience with payroll processing and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of VAT/Tax compliance and SARS eFiling required.

Responsibilities

• Handle full bookkeeping up to Trial Balance.
• Process supplier and customer invoices and reconciliations.
• Manage payroll processing and timely payments on Sage Payroll.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Accounts reconciliation

VAT/Tax compliance

Tools

Sage Payroll

Sage Accounting

SARS eFiling

Job description

• Full bookkeeping function up to Trial Balance




• Processing all supplier invoices and monthly supplier reconciliations




• Maintaining the monthly supplier payment list




• Processing customer invoices and monthly customer account reconciliations




• Maintaining the customer payments / collections list




• Processing and reconciling all bank accounts




• Preparing and sending monthly customer statements




• Following up with customers regarding outstanding payments, payment advices and expected payment dates




• Processing general journals as required




• Reconciling members' loan accounts and staff loans




• Processing and loading supplier payments onto the bank for management approval




• Preparing information and documentation required by the external auditors for annual financial statements




• Liaising with the auditors where required




• Processing monthly salaries and wages on Sage Payroll




• Salaries and wages are processed and loaded for payment on the 15th and 25th of each month




• Processing NBCEI deductions and requirements




• Processing and reconciling staff loans through both Sage Payroll and Sage Accounting




• Maintaining accurate payroll and employee records




• Preparing and submitting monthly VAT201 returns via SARS eFiling




• Preparing and submitting monthly EMP201 returns




• Preparing and submitting bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations




• Processing annual IRP5 certificates and providing these to staff




• Updating monthly UIF information through uFiling




• Preparing and submitting provisional tax returns




• Assisting with annual income tax returns as required




• Applying for Tax Clearance / Tax Compliance Status documentation when required




• Loading VAT and PAYE payments onto the bank for approval



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  Employment Equity, FEM & Compliance

  
  
  
  

  • Preparing and submitting annual Employment Equity documentation

  
  

  • Completing FEM annual returns

  
  

  • Applying for and maintaining the company's FEM Letter of Good Standing

  
  

  • Submitting Injury on Duty / IOD documentation and returns to FEM

  
  

  • Processing annual CIPC returns

  
  

  • Completing annual B-BBEE submissions and certificate requirements

  
  

  • Preparing and submitting annual SETA applications and supporting documentation

  
  
  
  


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  HR & Employee Administration

  
  
  
  

  • Preparing staff employment contracts as required

  
  

  • Managing new employee documentation, including personal information and banking details

  
  

  • Maintaining staff records and supporting HR administration

  
  

  • Assisting management with employee-related administrative matters

  
  

  • Ensuring relevant statutory and employee documentation is kept up to date

  
  
  
  


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  General Administration

  
  
  
  

  • Completing supplier credit applications as required

  
  

  • Maintaining financial and compliance documentation on the shared drive

  
  

  • Supporting management with additional financial, HR and administrative functions as required